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January 28, 1989 · Cessna T310R · N2638N
Pensacola, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pensacola, FL
Aircraft
Cessna T310R
Tail Number
N2638N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA89LA075
THE PLT REPORTED THAT AIRSPEED DIMINISHED WHILE ON FINAL APCH, RESULTING IN A LANDING SHORT OF THE RWY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. IT TRAVELLED OFF THE RWY AND INTO A DITCH. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT ANY MALFUNCTION OF THE ACFT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH RESULTING IN LANDING SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT AIRSPEED DIMINISHED WHILE ON FINAL APCH, RESULTING IN A LANDING SHORT OF THE RWY. DURING THE LANDING ROLL HE LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT. IT TRAVELLED OFF THE RWY AND INTO A DITCH. THE PLT DID NOT REPORT ANY MALFUNCTION OF THE ACFT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportFERGUSON (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T310R
Tail NumberN2638N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-BB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC